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If youre thinking there are only a few linux distributions available, then you’re wrong. There are many different distributions available, but there are some difference between them. All of them are using the same kernel which is the link between your computer hardware and software, but not every Linux uses the most recent kernel.

Microsoft made themself stronger and stronger and almost everybody is using Windows as operating system on the computer. For every computer you need a license to use Windows and all the extra software you have to pay for. Good thing there are another options to use your computer without paying for software. Linux is an Open Source software which is developed by volunteers and made for everybody.

Almost everyone is using Windows operating system, most new computers and laptops comes with Windows. But there is also a free Open Source available called Linux Ubuntu, this is for those who has problems with Windows or you want to try something new. You can try Ubuntu first by burning a version on a disc which will run if you put it in the CD player from your computer. You can also install Ubuntu as a dual-boot. Then you can choose whether you are running Windows or Ubuntu. And later on you can install Ubuntu permanently and remove Windows.

Seamonkey, before called Mozilla Suite, is an Open Source total package of the Mozilla Foundation. This complete package includes a mail and news program, HTML editor, IRC client and a browser. Actually, Mozilla Suite brought back the good things from Netscape. Later on came Firefox, Thunderbird and Kompozer. The SeaMonkey package contains all the components.

Bluefish is an open source editor for new starting and experienced web designers and programmers. This software supports many programming languages, but is focused on creating dynamic and interactive websites.

Everybody knows already Microsoft office, it’s a wonderful software package but also very expensive. Another option is using OpenOffice.org, this is an open source software which is all for free and has the same features as Microsoft Office. The biggest difference between those 2 software is actually the price, Microsoft Office is very expensive and OpenOffice.org is all for free.

GIMP is a photo editing program which is free and very comprehensive. GIMP means GNU Image Manipulation Program and was originally developed for Linux software, but for years also available for Windows and Mac. OSX can compete with Photoshop, the well-known and very expensive software.

If you plan to start your own webshop it doesn’t mean that it will be a big investment. On the internet are many free to download open source software. The great thing is that the OS developed by anyone and everyone. Some things you think about before you download a free OS software for a webshop. A disadvantage of open source packages is that you do not receive direct support.